Tag: Canada

Song of the Day: Down For Me – Kass

Making a very summery entry on NEW LEASE MUSIC is artist KASS with single, ‘Down For Me’.

Fused with noughties -style R&B and a heavy modern bassline, that gives the bouncing track an extra lick, ‘Down For Me’ could be described as an anthem for all the ride-or-die chicks out there, boasting infectious hooks for the significant other.

The Ontario-bred singer and songwriter came under the radar in 2017, with single ‘Drunk Textin’ that took on a new and rejuvenated sound that would later on shape his career as an artist today. The single received over 100k plays on Spotify, solidifying Kass’ music career. He followed his debut with dreamy EP, ‘We Hours’, in 2018, riddled with Kass’ airy melody and distorted futuristic notes, created by an unorthodox stutter step cadence, spelled the story of an ardent love.

​Expect more music from this guy, whether it’s pop, R&B with trap or dancehall / afrobeats influenced material.

Check out ‘Down For Me’ below…

by Categories: Songs of the DayTags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Lyrique Shares New Video For Single ‘Smoke Break’

Philippines-born, Calgary-based hip hop act LYRIQUE‘s video for single, ‘Smoke Break’ is a narcotic-infused reflection on love and cannabis that swirls to a chill rap beat.

“When creating lyrics, I sometimes like to use objects as metaphors to dig into other topics,” says Lyrique. “In this case, I’m comparing the sensation of a drug-induced daze to the feelings of being in love.”

Shot in the Forest Lawn and Bridgeland neighbourhoods of Calgary, the hypnotic video features various area landmarks that serve as a shout out to the rapper’s adopted city. The video follows the release of a series of singles and mixtapes from the artist since 2016, which have drawn attention from COMPLEX, CBC’s Q, MTV Philippines, and more.

Arriving in Canada in 2014 to work as a live-in nanny, Lyrique’s rhymes often draw from his personal struggles as a temporary migrant worker. Now a permanent resident striving to fulfill his dreams, Lyrique’s story is one of many within Canada’s Filipino diaspora.

Lyrique’s debut full-length album will be announced later this summer…but for now, check out the video for ‘Smoke Break’ below…

 

by Categories: New VideosTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

ASHS Drops New Track ‘My Ex’

Over the past few years, Juno award nominated/multi-platinum selling artist Alyssa Reid – aka ASHS – has been honing her craft; becoming the go-to songwriter for artists like Bülow (‘Not A Love Song’) and Virginia to Vegas (‘Selfish’). Now the 26-year-old is recasting her signature smoky vocals to form the foundation of her most ambitious project to date.

Her bouncing new single, ‘My Ex’, goes a bumpy journey of getting over a lover. For most people time heals heartbreak, but ASHS finds solace in songwriting, where she concludes that life goes on just fine after heartache. Have a listen below…

 

by Categories: new singlesTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Selci Shows Her Humorously Dark Side Through New Single, ‘For You’

Calgary alt-pop act SELCI dishes up another transcendent single, ‘For You,’ from her forthcoming EP, ‘A Soft Place’, out next Tuesday (28th July). Her brand new cut is a confessional song about unreciprocated love.

With a series of strange and dramatic looks, the accompanied video offers more of Selci’s signature surrealist vision. Lyrically, Selci turns a series of heartbreaking moments into a darkly humorous reflection on modern dating, calling herself out for her part in past rejections.

“It’s about wanting something to go my way and not being able to have it…romantically speaking,” Selci says, with a laugh. “At first, when I was writing the song, I was poking fun at myself for trying so hard to get someone to like me, even after getting rejected. After a while, the writing process ended up very emotionally charged! Thinking back to the poor communication with past lovers and how sometimes I felt taken advantage of got me pretty fired up. This track became a reminder to myself on how not to act with my future lovers.”

Check out the striking visuals to ‘For You’ below…

by Categories: new singlesTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Sebastian Gaskin Shares Brand New Single, ‘Snakehold’

Recorded in his basement as well as in singer Roman Clarke’s studio, SEBASTIAN GASKIN‘s brand new single, ‘Snakehold’ was inspired by a toxic relationship that went on for years, backed up by the haziness of old-school dance/funk vibes.

Sebastian first came on the radar with the release of his debut Contradictions EP in May 2019 on his own independent label imprint LieBoy Concepts, and followed up the album with a cross-Canada tour. To date, he has two number one songs on the National Indigenous Countdown and was a recent recipient of Canada’s Indigenous Music Award.

Check out ‘Snakehold’ below…

by Categories: new singlesTags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment